Samsung’s newest foldables are being pitched as more than phones that bend. At Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, 2026, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 with Google’s Gemini Intelligence. The headline feature is AI that can enter selected apps, follow several steps, and prepare a booking or purchase.
Can Gemini run apps and book tickets? Yes, within limits. Google says task automation works across more than 40 popular apps. It can help with rides, food orders, shopping, travel reservations, restaurant bookings and event tickets. The beta supports selected devices and markets, while final approval stays with the user.
What Google And Samsung Announced At Galaxy Unpacked
Google’s official Galaxy Unpacked 2026 update describes the Fold8 series as Samsung’s first phones receiving Gemini Intelligence. Samsung’s first look at the Galaxy Z Fold8 range shows the software using larger displays, split-screen work and the Flip8 FlexWindow.
The Fold8 Ultra offers an 8-inch main display, while the Fold8 uses a 7.6-inch inner screen. That space can keep AI results, source material, and another app visible together. On the Flip8, Gemini opens from the cover display after a long press of the power button.
Official social update: Samsung Mobile’s Galaxy Z launch post.
Can Gemini Run Apps And Book Tickets?
Gemini Intelligence uses screen automation to move through supported Android apps. A command such as “book a ride to the airport” can create a plan, open the service and complete several stages. Google’s official multi-step task guide lists these uses:
- Booking rides, flights, hotels and other accommodation
- Buying tickets for events, attractions and travel experiences
- Ordering food, coffee, groceries and repeat purchases
- Shopping for products or preparing an item for sale
Users can watch Gemini’s progress, switch apps, close the foldable or interrupt the automation. Gemini may ask for details, display an action plan and request a takeover for sign-in, payment or final confirmation. A prepared cart is not a completed order.
Photo and screen input add another route. A user can show Gemini an image of the Eiffel Tower and ask it to find a nearby hotel. Samsung’s Fold8 demonstration shows the AI searching while the owner uses other apps, before returning options for review.
Why Foldables Make This AI More Useful
Agentic AI is not limited to folding phones, but Samsung’s format gives it more working space. A Fold8 user can keep Gemini beside a browser, message thread or calendar. Checking dates, prices and booking details may require fewer jumps between full-screen apps.
The Flip8 follows a shorter interaction style. A user can start Gemini, request a booking or inspect progress from the cover screen. Google says supported tasks can continue in the background, fitting a phone designed to close between quick actions.
Gemini Notebook Adds A Second AI Story
Gemini Notebook, previously called NotebookLM, comes preinstalled on the foldables. Users can add documents, images, recordings and whiteboard photos to a side-by-side workspace. It can answer questions or create slides, videos, flashcards, quizzes and podcast-style audio. Google also includes a six-month Google AI Pro trial, subject to regional terms and automatic renewal.
What Users Should Check Before Giving AI Control
The announcement does not mean every buyer receives every automation immediately. Google currently limits screen automation to adults using personal Google accounts in the United States or Korea. It supports English and Korean, selected apps, and a gradual rollout. Buyers in India should check local availability before expecting access.
Google warns that Gemini can make mistakes. It should not handle emergencies or highly sensitive jobs. Passwords and payment details should be entered inside the relevant app after the user takes control. On the Fold8 and Flip8, Gemini stops if a takeover request receives no response for ten minutes.
The phones also include Gemini Nano 4 for on-device AI work, according to the Android developers’ foldable update. This does not mean every booking step remains on the device. Automation can involve external services, permissions and network processing, so connected apps deserve review.
Gemini Intelligence makes Samsung’s foldables look more like AI workspaces. It can run selected apps and prepare ticket bookings, but it is not an unchecked buyer. Users still need to supervise, correct and confirm. That balance will decide whether it remains useful after the launch excitement fades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Gemini Intelligence Book Event Tickets On Samsung Foldables?
Yes, it can prepare ticket purchases while users review details and provide final confirmation themselves.
Which Samsung Phones Receive Gemini Intelligence First?
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 launch with the first available Gemini Intelligence capabilities.
Does Gemini Complete Payments Without User Approval?
No, users should take control for payment details, account access and final purchase confirmation steps.
Is Gemini App Automation Available In India?
Not initially; Google currently lists the United States and Korea for this limited beta rollout.
Can Gemini Continue Working After The Phone Closes?
Yes, supported tasks may continue while users close the phone or open other apps nearby.
